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Oktoberfest goes global

The international fame surrounding the centuries-old Oktoberfest is seeing a myriad of sister festivals popping up all over the world, writes Vito Doria.

Oktoberfest goes global

The international fame surrounding the centuries-old Oktoberfest is seeing a myriad of sister festivals popping up all over the world, writes Vito Doria.

more from Germany

Champions League Final Preview

Ahead of the 2012/13 Champions League Final between German powerhouses Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, Paul Bastin and Paddy Naughtin offer their thoughts and predictions for the highest honour in European club football.

Bundesliga the world’s best

A recent survey has found that the Bundesliga is the best football league in the world; a ranking that is well deserved, says Paddy Naughtin.

Getting back on the bike

Can you ever forget how to ride a bike? Tara Watson explores cycling in Melbourne and abroad and sadly discovers the weakness of this childhood skill.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Ten

The ‘group of death’ has lived up to the high expectations with all four sides still able to qualify. But can anyone get the better of the Germans in EURO 2012? asks Jake D’Amato.

upstart takes on the EURO: Day Six

Group B continues tonight, with the Germans playing the Dutch, and Portugal taking on Denmark. They’re two games of utmost importance for the group, writes Jake D’Amato.

EURO 2012 team preview: Germany

After coming so close to glory at EURO 2008 and the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the time is right for Die Mannschaft to lift the Henri Delunay trophy, writes Shane Palmer.

Champions League Final Preview

Can Roberto Di Matteo become one of the greatest interim coaches ever by leading Chelsea to victory? Or will Bayern Munich give their home crowd something to cheer about by lifting their fifth title? asks Jake D’Amato.

Behind the magazine: upstart’s audio expert

In the final instalment of ‘Behind the magazine’, the tables are turned as Khairun Hamid interviews the series’ creator – international student and radio-enthusiast, Katharina Hackler.

Germany-Australia Friendly Preview: Socceroos want revenge

After their mauling by Germany at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, can the Socceroos gain some revenge by winning on German soil? Upstart’s soccer guru John Takemura thinks it will be an uphill battle as he previews the Germany-Australia friendly match.

Upstart Takes on the World (Cup): Day 30

All creatures great and small are coming out of the ark to inform us all who will win between Spain and the Netherlands, writes Evan Harding, but what does it all really mean?

Upstart Takes on the World (Cup): Day 28

Spain has adopted the love-child of catenaccio and tiki-taka, writes Evan Harding in his review of the second-semi final, which also managed to avoid mention of a certain eight-legged psychic.

Upstart Takes on the World (Cup): Day 27

A ‘70s icon was laid to rest this morning and while fondly remembered, what has emerged in its place may even be superior, writes Evan Harding as he reviews the first semi-final and previews the second.

Upstart Takes on the World (Cup): Day 24

Three people found their naked promises unfulfilled as Germany steamrolled their opposition in a World Cup that is proving as unpredictable as Argentina’s vanquished coach, writes Evan Harding.

Upstart Takes on the World (Cup): Day 17

The USA were chanting ‘Yes, we can’ but even in a parallel universe, it wasn’t Landon’s lads on the winning side. Evan Harding looks back at the first two second-round matches and previews tonight’s must-see fixtures.